Travel equipment – kit that’ll prove useful and impress mates while out on the road

Destination and hotel reviews – ideas to enjoy alone, with a partner or with the family

Experiences – sometimes we need a nudge to try a spa, an adventure activity or simply to lie back in luxury and spend a long weekend recharging our batteries. A change is as good as a rest

Entertainment – what’s life without music, a good film or a trip to the theatre?

Why choose the domain name ‘MannedUp.com’ you might be asking? The answer is simple. When faced with a challenge we’re often told to ‘man up’ and face up to the harsh reality of a crunch situation. ‘Manning up’ can mean making stark choices, being brave, enduring a challenge and pushing one’s self to the absolute limit. Some see it as being tough, rough and ready.

Simply being a man in the modern world can be a challenging. We’re faced with ever changing pressures and expectations that mean simply getting through life requires us to ‘man up’.

Maybe we need to celebrate our ability to make choices. Sometimes improving our appearance, trying something new or even a little thing like making a change to what we eat and drink can improve our self-worth. Getting hold of a nice piece of kit or jetting off to somewhere new can be just what we need to win kudos and feel good about ourselves.